Non-Registered Neurodiagnostic Technician

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Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It's a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don't just serve the New Orleans community-we're at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you're making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day- as a person, with your team, in your community-and that's one of the reasons why you'll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs Standard and Complex Electro-Neurophysiological Testing:

• Provides testing on central nervous system and remains compliant to department policy and guideline standards implemented such as EEGs, evoked potentials, stomato-sensory lower upper, electroretinogram, epilepsy monitoring, etc.
• Also provides assistance with electromyogram testing/nerve conduction studies and Botox injections.
• Practices International 10/20 Measuring System.

Professional explanation of procedures and acquired patient history:

• Identifies patient according to policy.
• Provides a clear and precise explanation of the procedure to the patient and/or responsible person present.
• Summarizes the patient's neurological status and enters completed comprehensive patient history into the acquiring computer system.

Neurological Documentation:

• Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during a clinical or subclinical event and other emergent situations.
• Establishes priorities and exercises proper judgement in pressured situations.
• Takes appropriate action to ensure patient safety. Verifies all test requested including appropriate orders for the procedures, appropriate charging and data logging.

Technical Recording Enhancement:

• Implements alternative methods, adjust controls outside of the normative parameters to obtain optimal recording and is able to enhance abnormalities. Utilizes stimulation and activation techniques appropriately.
• Recognizes, documents and eliminate artifacts and/or take proper measures to monitor suspected artifacts.
• Creates and programs new files and settings used in the Neurodiagnostic protocol using system software and procedure guidelines.

Safety:

• Maintains and cleans equipment immediately after use (basic infection control) and ensures equipment is in proper working order.
• Applies troubleshooting methods, repairs and/or replaces instrument parts as needed with immediate notification to the manager.
• Communicates with technical support during troubleshooting of equipment.

Communication/Development and Education:

• Utilizes appropriate inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication skills to facilitate flow and completion of patient demands.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational seminars, programs, literature, meetings and workshops.
• Implements knowledge and understanding of neurodiagnostic instrumentation and pattern recognition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.
• Required: Successful completion of an educational program for neurodiagnostic technologists, accredited by the AMA Committee on Allied Health Education, or equivalent education and training, required.
• Preferred: Diploma from accredited neurodiagnostic allied health program.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS)
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
  • Licensure Speciality:
  • Entity:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral/written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform standard/complex neurodiagnostic studies according to established standards and practices on patients from 0-21 years.
• Ability to maintain a compassionate and professional demeanor while providing care for severely ill patients.
• Ability to safeguard patients in emergency situations.
• Ability to follow HIPPA guidelines.
• Ability to develop, maintain and adapt to the culture and professionalism within the facility.
• Ability to prioritize and develop organization within the work environment.
• Experienced in evoked potential testing, preferred not required.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)
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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

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• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.


LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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